Judy passed from this world at her home on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. She is survived by her children, Travis Wangsgard, Eric Wangsgard and Anne Gagne; grandchildren, Kenyon, Adia, Jaden, Lexi and Hanna Wangsgard; brothers, Dennis, Roger, Roy and Dale Coplen; and sister, Becky Greer. Judy was born March 25, 1954 in Spokane, Wash.

Judy faced many challenges in her short life. She was a survivor and kept pushing. Mom, you are such a beautiful person, you touched so many lives. Anyone who had the honor of knowing you were truly blessed. I wish you could have seen that.

Mom, you are deeply missed and life as we know it will never be the same! Please believe me when I say, we are all okay and WE LOVE YOU!

"I give you this to take with you: Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can begin again, with pure joy in the uprooting." Judith Minty, Letters to My Daughters.